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The new leader of the Welsh Tories said his plan for the country would be “pro-Wales” and “pro-personal responsibility” as he sets out a path to the Senedd elections next year. Darren Millar has said he wants to set out a “positive direction” after taking over as Welsh Conservative Group leader in the Senedd from The post Darren Millar wants to set out ‘positive direction’ for Welsh Conservatives ahead of elections appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Richard Youle, local democracy reporter The River Tawe in Swansea will be “drained” if waves travelling upstream from where it empties into the sea damage the barrage and adjacent lock gates, according to a council report. It said the action of waves during certain weather and tidal conditions appeared to have undergone a “noticeable change” The post Report says pier rebuild has created a flood risk appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Ben Wildsmith Refuting suggestions that he might, in the wake of his resignation, abandon the Conservatives to join Reform UK, Andrew RT Davies insisted that he was ‘born blue’. That’s not a natal outcome that’s generally welcomed by obstetricians but might explain some of Mr Davies’ more exotic political decisions over the last few years. The post Andrew ‘Real Ting’ Davies- An appreciation appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

David Owens Radio presenter and all-round top bloke Adrian Chiles has made a stirring defence of the Welsh language in a new book. His newly-published tome ‘The Curious Columns of Adrian Chiles’ is a best of his weekly columns for The Guardian, which have gained something of a cult following thanks to his wry, sideways The post Adrian Chiles’ beautiful defence of the Welsh language appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Martin Shipton The brother of a Bangor University student who died in tragic circumstances 30 years ago has secured a second inquest after arguing that his death was due to gross medical negligence. Anthony Whittle, who was 30 when he died in 1994, was a first year student in Forestry when he suffered a psychotic The post New inquest granted into tragic death of student 30 years ago appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

David Owens A Welsh poet has written a wonderful poem celebrating the Wales’ women’s team qualifying for for their very first major international tournament. Matt Nõmme has written the ode to the Welsh side and in particular one player’s missing tooth. Cymru made history in Dublin after goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones gave The post Watch: Poet’s brilliant ode to the Wales team – and a missing tooth appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Buffy Williams MS There are children in our communities whose struggles go unseen. These are the children on the margins—those who go missing, those exploited by criminals, and those without a safe place to call home. The Senedd’s Children, Young People and Education Committee’s recent inquiry into these issues makes it clear: we are not The post Welsh Government must do more to protect Wales’ most vulnerable children appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Folk singer Mari Mathias performed in the Welsh language to thousands of people on the opening day of one of India’s largest music festivals. Mari Mathias, a singer-songwriter who interprets traditional folk melodies for contemporary audiences, took to the main stage at the Hornbill Music Festival 2024 on Sunday, December 1, and Monday, December 2. The post Welsh takes centre stage at one of India’s largest music festivals appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Darren Millar has been elected as the new leader of the Tories in the Welsh parliament. He faced no opposition in his bid to become leader of the Welsh Conservative Group in the Senedd after Andrew RT Davies resigned on Tuesday. Mr Millar, the MS for Clwyd West, was publicly endorsed by all 15 of The post Darren Millar confirmed as new leader of Welsh Tories appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Heavy rain has disrupted work to repair the sinkhole which opened up on Sunday in Nant Morlais near Merthyr. Due to the current weather conditions, the water level within the culvert where the sinkhole appeared  has risen. As a result Welsh Water has had to pause their works for a crane to be moved onsite The post Work on Merthyr sinkhole forced to stop due to heavy rain appeared first on Nation.Cymru.